Application for permanent residence

Application for permanent residence

If foreigners wish to stay permanently in Japan, and want to change status of residence to “permanent resident”, they are required to apply for permanent residence.
Status of residence, “permanent resident” doesn’t restrict activities during stay or the period of stay.So foreigners’ qualification for status of residence, “permanent resident” shall be investigated carefully.
There are statutory requirements, that is, requirements for behavior, requirements for sustenance, and requirements for national interest (in Article 22 of Immigration-Control and Refugee- Recognition Act).In addition, it is required that in principle, the period of stay permitted is continued ten years, and that the period of stay provided in current status of residence is longest one.There are other requirements to be met for it and special exceptions for it.Those who meet requirements may prepare application forms and submit them with documents required to immigration bureau to apply for permanent residence.
After investigation, they will be notified of the result.

We, at Suzuki Office of Legal Affairs, can help with procedures for application for permanent residence for foreigners, from consulting about it to preparing application forms, applying to immigration bureau for permanent residence on behalf of them.